Mary-Lane Kamberg

Understanding the Paranormal Set Mary-Lane Kamberg

This series takes a critical approach to some of the more captivating areas of the paranormal, including extraterrestrials, cryptozoology, lost mythical lands, witchcraft, and human interaction with spirits and the afterlife. Beyond describing the paranormal activity, the facts behind each theory are also presented: its cultural and historical development, its possible scientific explanations or basis in reality, and its place in literature and popular culture. Other topics include eyewitness sightings, debunked theories, and exposed hoaxes, giving readers the opportunity to assess the veracity of each mythology. • Combines fascinating mythology with the scientific and factual basis behind it • Urges readers to critically examine paranormal theories • Documentation that includes photographs, reports, and diagrams to help students locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently